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Originally Posted by Salmon77
There's probably some regional differences in what is acceptable and what isn't. Like kissing cheeks is normal among casual friends in some countries (e.g. France) but where I am it's reserved mostly for family. Same thing with holding hands: for me that's a romantic gesture unless it's with a child, whereas hugging is normal friend behavior.
So far my therapist has made no attempt to hug me but I'm not really that big on hugs or being touched in general, so I prefer it that way.
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This is exactly what triggers me concerning my want to hold hands (and not just a hug): I recently broke up to my partner of 5 years and gradually the thought of wanting to hold my T's hand has become more and more intense. I know that I do not have any romantic feelings towards him, nevertheless he is male and I am female, and maybe deep inside I want him to take the "place" of my ex and show me some affection, till I am strong enough to move on? I don't know; I cannot fully understand why I need to hold his hand now of all times.